JLL · 21 hours ago
Accounting Manager, CAS Finance Team
Westmont, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expJLL is a leading professional services firm specializing in real estate and investment management. The Accounting Manager on the CAS Finance Team will oversee financial reporting for a portfolio of retail properties, ensuring accuracy and exceptional client service while mentoring a team of accounting professionals.
CommercialReal Estate
Responsibilities
Review and approve financial reports, annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and billing reconciliations prepared by property teams for your assigned retail properties
Collaborate with clients to understand their specific accounting requirements and ensure property teams implement these standards consistently and accurately
Supervise and develop a team of 2-4 accounting professionals, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback to enhance their technical skills
Serve as the primary resource for property teams on complex accounting questions, lease interpretations, and procedural clarifications
Coordinate cash management activities between property owners and on-site teams, ensuring proper fund flow and documentation
Lead training initiatives for both Westmont-based staff and property-level accounting personnel to maintain high standards across the portfolio
Participate in special finance projects as directed by the Finance Director, contributing analytical skills and process improvement recommendations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
4-6 years of public and/or private accounting experience, with real estate accounting experience strongly preferred
Proven supervisory experience managing accounting staff and processes
Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial reporting standards
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, particularly advanced Excel functions and financial modeling
Demonstrated ability to interpret and understand retail lease documents and their accounting implications
Experience with property management accounting systems, preferably Yardi or similar platforms
Preferred
Previous experience in commercial real estate or property management accounting
Knowledge of additional accounting software systems beyond Yardi
Experience with client-facing roles and managing multiple stakeholder relationships
Background in training development and delivery for accounting processes
Familiarity with retail property operations and lease accounting complexities
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Company
JLL
We’re a leading professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$1.59B2025-11-03Post Ipo Debt· $565.35M
2023-11-08Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2019-05-29Post Ipo Debt· $46.5M
Leadership Team
Christian Ulbrich
Global Chief Executive Officer
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